1859 6p Brownish Grey, Perf 11¾ A premium mint example of this great rarity, displaying superior centering and deep vibrant colour unlike many of the examples we have seen, displaying unusually intact perforations all around, mild hinging with large part original gum. Outstanding in all respects and rarely encountered in such ideal quality, VF OG

Expertization: 1964 BPA certificate signed by Robson Lowe et al.
1964 Alberto Diena certificate; stamp has also his penciled signature and that of expert Dr. Giulio Bolaffi

Provenance: Dr. Lewis L. Reford, Part Two, October 1950; Lot 379
British North America Sale, Robson Lowe Ltd., January 1964; Lot 1067 - aptly described as "... a superb full deep shade, mint with almost complete original gum".

Literature: Illustrated in Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps Vol. V - North America on page 170.

Seasoned collectors will certainly appreciate the difficulty of finding Canada's first perforated issue in nice condition. Most existing examples are poorly centered or have some degree of trimmed perforations; these peculiarities only accentuate the challenge of obtaining a nicely centered example with intact perforations.

A BEAUTIFUL AND CHOICE MINT O.G. EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED SIX PENCE PRINCE ALBERT, RANKING AMONG THE VERY FINEST IN EXISTENCE. (Image)

Cat. Value 75000 $